5-O-Coumaroylquinic acid has a considerable inhibitory effect on PTP1B.5-O-Coumaroylquinic acid( 3-O-Coumaroylquinic acid) shows a significant concentration-dependent inhibitory effect on α-glucosidase, so it has anti-hyperglycemic effect.5-O-Coumaroylquinic acid(3-O-Coumaroylquinine acid) enhances glucose uptake and inhibits PTP1B in vitro.

hPL-IN-1 (compound 2t) 是一种可逆的胰脂肪酶 (PL) 抑制剂 (IC50=1.86 μM)，可用于抗肥胖研究。

含有色氨酸的二肽是功能性食品的有趣成分，可作为高血压的天然预防剂，并且由于其对 C 结构域的选择性抑制而减少了副作用。